8406. And the sons of Israel said unto them. That this signifies thought from anxiety, is evident from the signification of “saying,” when it relates to such things as affect the mind, as being thought (see also n. 3395, 7097, 7244, 7937). That it is from anxiety is evident, because this is said in temptation.

7936. What is this service to you? That this signifies when they are in worship, namely, that then there is the perception which is of conscience, is evident from the signification of “service,” as being worship (as above, n. 7934).